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How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Rankin Inlet?

The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 1622 miles / 2611 kilometers / 1410 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rankin Inlet (YRT) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 1722 miles / 2772 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 9 minutes.

Rankin Inlet Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from Rankin Inlet to Rock Springs

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rankin Inlet to Rock Springs. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1622.395 miles
  • 2610.992 kilometers
  • 1409.823 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1620.593 miles
  • 2608.091 kilometers
  • 1408.257 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Rankin Inlet to Rock Springs?

The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)

On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to Rock Springs generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 413 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rankin Inlet to Rock Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).

Airport information

Origin Rankin Inlet Airport
City: Rankin Inlet
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRT
ICAO Code: CYRT
Coordinates: 62°48′41″N, 92°6′56″W
Destination Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
City: Rock Springs, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RKS
ICAO Code: KRKS
Coordinates: 41°35′39″N, 109°3′54″W